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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Surgical Services, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – MDP2 - Medical Practitioner, $ 117,483 to $ 183,357 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time - fixed term (temporary) contract until 03 February 2030

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Ophthalmology Resident Medical Officer (RMO) contributes to the provision of high-quality clinical services for inpatients and outpatients of WCHN under the supervision of Consultants and participates in the on-call service at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The Fellow is responsible for coordinating and managing the on-call roster, which operates on an eight-week rotation and is shared between the Fellow and three Registrars.

Key duties of the role

• Provide a professional clinical consultant service to the inpatients and outpatients of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
• Provides patient-centred care, maintains accurate documentation, upholds patient rights, and contributes to a collaborative workplace.
• Participates in clinical and scientific research, clinical audit activities, and the development of research initiatives, ensuring all research is conducted in accordance with ethical guidelines.
• Contributes to quality improvement initiatives, continuous improvement of practice and service delivery, and promotes a positive team culture and safe work environment.
• Provides patient-centred care by upholding patient rights, maintaining accurate records, responding to patient needs, and contributing to a positive and collaborative workplace culture.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent qualification and registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated interest in Ophthalmology and preparation for RANZCO written and clinical examinations.
• Broad knowledge of Ophthalmology principles and clinical practice.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary environment.

Enquiries can be directed to

Paula Bertram
Phone: 8161 8389
E-mail: paula.bertram@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• MDP2 - 2027 WCHN Ophthalmology RMO - Role Description - 944098.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 13 August 2026 11:55PM